Washington LLC Annual Report (2026)

Understand the main recurring Washington LLC filing or compliance task for 2026, including deadlines, fees, good standing, and how it differs from federal taxes.

Washington LLC maintenance is separate from the formation filing. After the LLC is created, calendar the annual report so the company does not lose good standing or trigger avoidable penalties.

Fast answer

Deadline planning

Washington LLC annual reports are tied to the LLC anniversary month and are due by the end of that month. The Secretary of State record shows the exact due date, and filing early is safer than waiting until the last day.

Washington’s recurring requirement is annual report, with the cost summarized here as $70 every year. Washington LLC annual reports are tied to the LLC anniversary month and are due by the end of that month. The Secretary of State record shows the exact due date, and filing early is safer than waiting until the last day. The safest approach is to check the LLC’s state record after formation and save the exact due date shown by the Washington Secretary of State.

What information may be updated

The Washington annual report may ask for entity-record details such as the LLC name, principal address, mailing address, registered agent, managers or members if required, and contact information. If the registered agent has changed, update it before or during the recurring filing if Washington Corporations and Charities Filing System allows it.

What owners usually miss

The recurring annual report is easy to miss because it happens after the formation step. For Washington, the recurring item is summarized as Annual Report with a cost note of $70 every year. Calendar it with the exact entity name, state ID number, filing login, registered-agent information, and payment method. If the LLC changes address, agent, owners, or managers, check whether the recurring filing is enough or whether a separate amendment is required. Keep proof of submission and payment with the company records, because banks, lenders, and counterparties may ask for evidence that the LLC is active and in good standing.

Annual-report FAQ

Is this the same as federal tax filing?

No. The recurring state filing or tax is separate from IRS income tax filing.

What happens if I miss it?

Late annual report filings can cause penalties, loss of good standing, administrative dissolution, or tax issues depending on Washington’s specific requirement. The cost note for this recurring item is $70 every year.

Official resources

• Washington LLC filing resource page
• Washington corporation search
• Washington business license application
• Washington B&O tax
• IRS EIN application